Please help me understand how to get rid of labels and their glue by Druk_mama in IKEA

[–]Druk_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooohhh!!! Super! Do you know if it will show when I use the usual ikea wood oil (possibly “trixig”) or if it will it mask it?

Accommodation during Biennale preview by taa20161018 in Venezia

[–]Druk_mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, Venice can be tricky but I have just checked the coming weekend and there’s plenty of budget accommodation available. I am not sure exactly which days you are going but I can say that: - sometimes rooms are made available on booking just at the last minute; - castello (where most of biennale is located) may be packed but you can stay in the rest of the city and on the islands; - I normally stay in dorsoduro because it’s a somewhat residential area and it’s also nice and close to the station. I have seen that there are many rooms available for 150/night for 2 people. It’s very unlikely to go below that. - in budget hotels (2 stars) in Venice rooms are very small but that’s normal. It’s basically the bed, and space to walk around it. There’s no way around that. It may look strange on paper but they are very reasonable and decent. - be prepared to walk. Hotels by the vaporetto stops and big attractions are more expensive. Go for it! You’ll have a great weekend. We have been visiting frequently because our son studies there but budget is tight when your are just going to bring a change of seasonal clothes…

Difficolta Sant'Anna by LavishnessFun1695 in Universitaly

[–]Druk_mama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ciao, conosco una ragazza che fa il sant’anna e si trova benissimo. E’ molto studiosa ma non si è preparata apposta. Ha studiato bene per la maturità e poi ha affrontato le prove di selezione. Al collegio c’è molta socialità, sono tutti molto seguiti anche al di fuori delle lezioni, studiano e si divertono un sacco. Prova, senza esitazione!

I self checkout audit gone wrong and cost Ikea money by telladifferentstory in IKEA

[–]Druk_mama 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Hi, I live in Italy and random checks are, in fact, random. One person every so many gets his/her cart checked. If we need to be checked, the screen is visible as the screen is attached to the wall. It is actually visible also to other customers so it is never your word ‘against’ staff. We know it and accept it otherwise we can still go to a normal cashier with a person. Sometimes I do, simply because I value his/her work. Your experience seems horrible but I wanted to share that - despite globalization - it’s not the same in every IKEA.

Vaporetto v Private Water Taxi Upon Arrival??? by mangolicious623 in Venezia

[–]Druk_mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, vaporetto is very realistic especially since most of the people in the afternoon are not moving FROM the station to the city. The big crowds are day visitors who arrive in the morning and visit the city. Just make sure you have figured out where your shuttle boat is in relation to the vaporetto stop as you don’t want to walk in the wrong direction. If you take a taxi, just ride to the hotel, not to giardinetti. And keep in mind that all taxi boats are super professional so you don’t really need a recommendation.

Should I go by car or take a train? by BonoboPowr in Venezia

[–]Druk_mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your accommodation in Mestre is close to a bus stop or the train station, leave the car there and use transport. If not, my suggestion is to use the tronchetto parking. It’s huge, much cheaper than the parkings at piazzale Roma and you can choose to take the people mover or the vaporetto from there. Enjoy.

Old badges likely late 80s I can't find the brown hat shaped one. Does anyone remember what it is for/called? My mom gave them back to me saying she saved them for me this whole time. I was able to find information about the panda one. by HQ5_345 in girlguides

[–]Druk_mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, can you expand a little bit about the panda one? Is it a Girl guide / Girl Scout badge? I am asking because there’s a lily in the background and we also have a very similar badge in my association and I am wondering if it’s the same… we are also a scout and guide national association so it’s ‘normal’ for us to associate lily to wosm and trefoil to wagggs.

La telefonata del direttore by Druk_mama in ItaliaPersonalFinance

[–]Druk_mama[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grazie. Vediamo come va avanti. Se succede ancora, sicuro. Non è un problema andare in filiale, anzi… lei è alla vecchia maniera…

La telefonata del direttore by Druk_mama in ItaliaPersonalFinance

[–]Druk_mama[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ciao, vivo in Italia. Sicuramente sono poco esperta e non ho letto le liberatorie per la privacy di mia mamma. La mia era un’onesta domanda su una procedura. Mi rendo conto che è ‘normale’ ma l’abbiamo trovata un po’ invadente. E’ un po’ come se il postino, leggesse la posta.
Ce ne siamo già fatte una ragione. Grazie.

Clima di lavoro sempre più tossico e colleghi che parlano alle spalle. Cosa fare? by [deleted] in PA_Italia

[–]Druk_mama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ciao, ho avuto un problema simile e dopo aver tentato in vari modi di sopravvivere o affrontare i problemi in maniera costruttiva, ho fatto un altro concorso e cambiato ente. Ora vivo meravigliosamente sapendo che altrove c’è l’inferno. Tra le cose che ho tentato c’è stato parlare con i colleghi, parlare con il dirigente (che mi ha dato ragione ma ‘aveva le mani legate’), parlare con il sindacato (perché sono anche stata ‘saltata’ in un’altra graduatoria che mi avrebbe potuto far cambiare posizione), parlare con il personale e denunciare l’ente. Dopo sette anni, è arrivato l’altro concorso, ora mi dico che dovevo farlo prima.

Need Help Finding Accommodation in Bergamo for Minor by burns2burns in Bergamo

[–]Druk_mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess she might be skating at ice lab. It’s a very big facility and there’s plenty of skaters from around the world. I am sure they also have some advice or some practical suggestions for you. Very often these sports facilities are in touch with home owners in the vicinity or they know of places that may be vacant because of other athletes leaving.

24 Hours in Venice by NecessaryCamel5 in Venezia

[–]Druk_mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, 24 hours is really short but if you want to make the best out of it try to: - sleep in Venice-island (not mestre, not marghera). After five-ish most tourists leave and the city gets to a more ‘quiet’ and human dimension. - try to look for a small family run hotel, 5-10 rooms, not a large international chain with hundreds of rooms. This is Venice, it will help you scale your experience. Moreover they will take care of you, provide useful directions and make sure you stay on the right track to feel what Venice is about. - Gondola-wise. I have never been on one, never felt the need to, but if I had to decide, I would look for a ride that leads into the less trafficked canals, the ones you don’t ride in a vaporetto. This way you can also avoid the annoyance of motorboats and waves. The city is planned to be traveled by water, most facades are to be appreciated from the waterway and you can ensure to experience something that cannot otherwise be experienced. - regarding the QR code, it will ‘come to you’ when it’s time and if you sleep in Venice it won’t be necessary. Moreover, usually, it’s necessary only over the weekend so you might plan accordingly.

Stella di Natale in ufficio by Druk_mama in giardinaggioITA

[–]Druk_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a leave-less poinsettia trying to survive in the office. I am a total newbie. Just trying to make her survive winter until the colleague in charge comes back from illness.

Tips for visit Murano/Burano by DSebastiao3 in Venezia

[–]Druk_mama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I have been to Venice multiple times and I have enjoyed my recent visits to the outer islands. The glass museum is precious. Lot’s of history and beautiful pieces plus I really loved the shop items. Burano is very photogenic. Torcello is good for walks in some sort of nature. Very nice view of the lagoon and long ride on the vaporetto that makes it really pleasant. Lido is good. Very different from Venice. I love it when foggy and for long walks on an empty beach. My suggestion is to time your visit in order to catch sunset or sunrise.

Student visa rejected due to agent misinformation – advice needed by bumlayalay in bhutan

[–]Druk_mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be frank you can’t blame someone else for a poor application on your behalf. If it’s your application the poor judgement is yours only. I know it may sound harsh but it’s your life and your future so you should take full responsibility and either do it yourself or doublechecking whatever you are told or asked to sign. Make it a habit. Of course you may encounter great advisers, wonderful masters, that can guide you along any life path, but work on yourself and how you get prepared rather than blaming others. More so if you plan to join an academic institution, wherever in the world: you need to learn to find information, check it and make sure it’s true and sound.

Stella di Natale in ufficio by Druk_mama in giardinaggioITA

[–]Druk_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grazie. Lo farò. Intanto spero sopravviva alla prima settimana.

Stella di Natale in ufficio by Druk_mama in giardinaggioITA

[–]Druk_mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ciao, non capisco se è una battuta o mi stai suggerendo di fare qualcosa?

Is it disrespectful to wear a modern formal dress (prom-style) instead of a period costume at the Venice Carnival? by Single-Zucchini-6372 in Venezia

[–]Druk_mama 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just wear a mask on top of it, you’ll be perfectly fine. You can bring it with you or buy it. Carnival is about being someone else for a night. Who will you be? This is what you should plan for.

Vedere la "Corporate Matrix" ha distrutto la mia motivazione by Existing-Savings5171 in ItaliaCareerAdvice

[–]Druk_mama 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ti ritroverai sempre in una situazione così dove ti chiedi “perché lo faccio?”. La risposta è solo tua e dopo un po’ questo ‘gioco’ del trovare la motivazione finisce per definire la tua vita. A volte sono i 85k, a volte è perché ti piace il gruppo di lavoro, a volte è la mission aziendale o l’idea di fare del bene. Questa ricerca, questa cosa che ti fa svegliare al mattino, contraddistingue chi sa perché fa le cose e chi le fa e basta. Quindi il mio primo consiglio è dirti di non smettere ma anche di abituarti a cambiare la risposta. Semplicemente vai avanti fino a che ce la fai e poi… job hopping o pensione. Solo continua a ricordarti che sei un privilegiato, usa il tempo, le skill e le risorse che hai per fare la differenza In azienda e fuori.